How long do planning decisions take near Wergs?

The average planning decision time near Wergs is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Wergs?

The planning approval rate near Wergs is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wergs?

The most common type of planning application near Wergs is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wergs?

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Wergs, West Midlands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wergs, West Midlands.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £283,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Staffordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
LSOA: South Staffordshire 015C

Crime Statistics

67 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 28
shoplifting: 12
anti-social-behaviour: 6
vehicle-crime: 5
other-theft: 4
bicycle-theft: 2
burglary: 2
criminal-damage-arson: 2
drugs: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
public-order: 1
robbery: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wergs.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wergs.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Wergs based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Wergs.

- 72A Wrottesley Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8SF
Proposed two storey extension to rear of property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-04-14
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- 1 Birchfield Avenue Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8TG
2/2/23 (A5) T1 - Fell Corsican Pine (Pinus nigra) due to irremedial structural defects shown during aerial inspection see report for details.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2026-02-13
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- 104 Woodthorne Road South Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8SW
Double storey side and single storey rear extension. Loft conversion
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2025-12-26
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- 5 Yew Tree Lane Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8UG
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a 4 bed dormer bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2025-11-21
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- Land Rear Of 76 Wrottesley Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8SH
Approval of Reserved Matters - Appearance, Access, Layout, Scale and Landscaping, relating to outline planning application 24/00624/OUT for the erection of 1No. detached dwelling with detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2025-09-16
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- 43 Yew Tree Lane Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8UG
Variation of condition 2 of application number 25/00236/FUL - First floor side extensions, two storey front and rear extension, single storey rear extension and loft conversion including two dormers t
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2025-04-25
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- 30 Cranmere Avenue Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8TS
Kitchen extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wolverhampton | Date: 2025-01-15
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A brief summary of Wergs in West Midlands

Wergs is a settlement located in West Midlands, England.

Property prices in Wergs show an average sale price of £283,000, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Wergs area recorded 67 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wergs includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Wergs

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Wergs. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wergs maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Wergs slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wergs were full planning applications (8), tree works (8), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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